Serving tray



Jan. 2, 1934. T. G. SMULLIN I 9 SERVING TRAY Filed Aug. 27, 1932 INVENTOR. $0259 6. fimwzu/v A TTORNEY.

Patented Jan. 2, 1934 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE Application August 27,

2 Claims.

My invention relates to improvements in serving trays and the main object is to provide a tray and a roller or wheel supported stand upon which the tray may be removably mounted and supported.

Another object is to provide a tray and supporting stand and a connection for detachably securing the two together, the said connection having means for receiving and holding a sugar bowl, cream pitcher or other service dishes.

With these and other objects in view the invention resides in the novel construction and arrangement of parts as hereinafter set forth and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawing wherein:

Figure 1 is a plan view of the tray and stand.

Figure 2 is a side elevation.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmental detail partially in cross section showing the connection between the tray, stand, base and connecting element.

Referring now more particularly to the drawing my invention comprises a tray 1 of any suitable shape and size and provided centrally with a mounting aperture 2. A base 3 is provided and is supported on conventional casters 4 at its corners and has a centrally located and threaded aperture 5. A standard or leg 6 of suitable length is reduced and threaded at its lower end at '7 and is screwed in this aperture 5 and extends vertically upward from the base 3, the said base and standard forming the stand for the tray. The upper end of the standard has an internally threaded bore 8 extended in axially. A connecting device 9 is provided comprising a head 10 of suitable size and shape and a depended screw 11 adapted to pass through the aperture 2 in the tray 1 and be threaded down into the bore 8 until said head 10 bears against the tray thus holding the tray firmly on the standard 6. Annular sockets 12 are provided on the upper face of the head 10 of the connecting device 9.

In use the tray 1 may be prepared and placed on the standard 6 and then rolled into position for service forming a service table convenient for all uses. When not in use the tray may be removed, the standard 6 unscrewed from the base 3 and the while stored away very compactly. A sugar bowl 13 and cream pitcher 14 or other desired service dishes may be placed in the 1932. Serial No. 630,644

sockets 12 formed on the connecting device 9. Further details of the use and utility of the invention will be apparent without further description and it is obvious that the device may be made in many attractive shapes and with various finishes.

While I have herein set forth a certain preferred embodiment of my invention it is understood that I may vary therefrom in minor structural details so as best to construct a practical device for the purposes intended, not departing from the spirit of the invention and within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a device of the kind described, a flat tray having a central mounting aperture, a standard tapped axially into its upper end, and a unitary connecting device for rigidly securing the tray to the upper end of the standard, the said connecting device comprising a screw for insertion through the mounting aperture of the tray into the tapped end of the standard, and a laterally extended head of substantially greater than ordinary width and fiat at its under side for contact with the upper face of the tray, whereby when turned down firmly to place, the top is rigidly supported upon the standard, there being marginal sockets for service dishes provided at the upper face of the head.

2. A unitary device for connecting a relatively thin, flat table top to a central standard, the table top having a central mounting aperture and the standard being tapped axially into its upper end, the said connecting device comprising a screw for insertion through the mounting aperture of the top into the tapped end of the standard, and a flat, laterally expanded head for the screw of a width sufficient to firmly support the tabletop and also accommodate marginal service dishsockets, and a number of such sockets marginally arranged on said head.

THIRSA G. SMULLIN. 

